Earlier dating apps were used by the introverts who were too shy to approach a girl/ boy and ask him/her for a date. But things have changed, obviously for the better. Dating apps have entirely transformed the way people think and date now. People are no longer stuck on their desktop/laptop to find their special someone instead they can now use it anywhere, be it standing in the queue, using the bathroom and even in the restaurant.

These dating apps not only brought so much ease and convenience into our hectic lives but also save our money as most of them can be used for free. So, basically you can search for a night stand, relationship, date, fun or anything your heart desires.

Tinder is one of the most popular dating apps till now. It has around 100 million users with 26 million matches every day. Surprising, isn’t it?

Well, Tinder has introduced one of its kind GPS based matching profiles followed by the swiping feature. You can find people near you and swipe right to take the conversations further and even meet them. Don’t like a person? Swipe left, and move on to the next person. Simple, isn’t it?

You can simply link your Facebook account with tinder in order to sign up and set up your profile in less than a minute. Its user-friendly interface makes it one of the most preferred apps for singles.

OkCupid

With this app, you don’t require the Facebook account for sign up. You need to create your profile and can link to your account afterward. This free app uses the best algorithm to search a match for you. It pairs people according to the answers given by them during the sign up process.

You can also swipe profiles based on your liking. Some people have a problem with its clunky interface so it totally depends on your preferences whether you like it or not. Otherwise, it’s a cool app to chat & meet people and have fun.

Bumble

This app looks quite similar to Tinder but works exactly opposite. It has incorporated the “Ladies First” thing literally in their app. Bumble gives the opportunity to the women to make the first move whenever a match is made. The lady will have 24 hours to send the message and the guy will have another 24 hours to reciprocate.

This 24-hour thing encourages the users to share information and connect before the match disappears. This app is basically designed specifically with women in mind so that people don’t annoy them and stick to the code of conduct. It clearly states that people need to respect each other and make it a safe and friendly place to talk.

Coffee Meets Bagel

Though it’s a free app but its quite different from other dating apps such as Tinder. Once you have set up your profile, they will send you one “bagel” every day based on your preferences and interests. If you like your match and in return, they have also liked you, then you can start chatting privately.

But there is some twist. Your messages will last only for a week, after that everything will vanish. So, if you don’t like a person in a week, there is no point in connecting or communicating with them. And if you like them you can connect with them in real.

Happn

It is the perfect app for those people who cross paths with people every day but never have the courage to approach them. Happn comes to your rescue. It uses GPS to find people near to you. This app basically lets you know who you cross paths in your real life. And if it found the same person enough times, their profile will start showing up on your timeline. You can easily contact them. Make sure you tap the ‘heart’ on their profile otherwise they cannot contact you.

Though it uses GPS functionality but it never displays your real-time location and you can even block the stalkers. That means it is quite safe to use.

So, now that you know the best dating apps, what are you waiting for? Get them on iTunes or Google Play.